CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

We have important things to say about our guilds, why Scott was in Irvine this week, and why playing Shapez 2 this week is in your best interest. But that's not all. WoW prep for an expansion and soon. Having the Dark Urge to play BG3 again. Why Fortnite and Disney are best friends. How Dragon Age IV is shaping up for it's just announced Oct 31st release date. Steam OS coming to more than just Steam Decks and soon. Hi-Fi Rush gets new life with PUBG publisher. Martha, emails, calls and more!SCOTTShapez 2WoWSteamworld Heist IIJONBaldur's Gate 3 Paladin/Dark Urge play-throughBEAUYakuza KiwamiOverwatchCyberpunk 2077 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your Blue Shell game mats while they last on Frogpants.shop! Also, let's talk about kissing bears in BG3. GameInformer going belly. Borderlands getting some baaaaad reviews. Fortnite made a goof. Yakuza is getting a TV show? That's what we hear. All the emails, texts, tangents and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something cool coming this month from The Frogpants Network! Bungie did layoffs, no one is happy cept a CEO we think. A look at the games of August. Logitech wants you to pay a sub for a mouse. Jonathan Blow says sales for Braid Remaster BLOW. Dragon Age 4 gets a release date soon, but nothing before October 2024. Civ7 getting a big showing at Gamescom coming up! GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTWorld of Warcraft and War Within pre-patch contentTiny Terry's Turbo TripShapez 2(still playing FF14 in bed...like a weirdo.)JONPath of Exile - on Act 4Final Fantasy XIVVisions of Mana DemoFortniteBEAUYakuza: Infinite WealthTiny Tina's Wonderlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guild went cross realm today! Also, Bethesda and Blizzard got unions! Diablo and Whoopi are pals again. Humble Games goes dark. Fallout London is OUT! Did John get his Cybertruck in Fortnite? Dragon Age 4 will work for the Steam Deck and wont require an EA launcher. We like that news a lot. Emails, Dear Martha, games we played and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDNo Man's SkyFinal Fantasy 14 Elden RingSCOTTWorld of Warcraft: War Within Pre-Patch JONCrab Champions, Bore BlastersRivenPath of ExileBEAUZZZ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the CORE podcast, where we have thoughts on all things gaming, including new Comscore data showing gamers might be caring about ads in games differently than you think. Plus, the Deadpool bum controllers, Diablo and the new Spiritborn class, the new NMS update, and Concord getting some nice pre-release love from players. Plus a souls-like phone call, and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDFF14Elden RingNo Man's Sky updateSCOTTCrab ChampionsBomb Rush CyberFunnkAce Combat 7: Skys UnknownJONSee Shared!BEAUMore ZZZ! (not sleep) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE 426: Game? Pass.So the inevitable happened. MS is raising the price of GamePass across the board, and introducing a lower tier that kinda sucks. We have all kinds of thoughts on it, and one us even dumped it. Also, are transformers skins enough to get Jon back into Overwatch 2? Probably not. Ayaneo retro console looks pretty cool (it's more a mini PC but still seems great for emu). Nintendo takes public stance to not use generative AI. CCP will making Eve Online open-source in order to ensure the MMO can live on forever. Darktide overhauling weapon progression, adding mastery xp and making it more progression focused rather than RNG. All that and your feedback.SHARED PLAY THIS WEEKFinal Fantasy XIVJon beat the Dawntrail MSQScott beat ARR and is working on HeavenswardSCOTTQuest MasterBZZZT!Megacopter: Blades of the GoddlessJONShin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceBEAUElden RingZenless Zone ZeroGot the VR lenses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the summer of all summers! So what the heck are we doing inside? Well, making a podcast about Final Fantasy expansions, Elden Ring DLC, and how to kill loads of other robots using your robot. Plus Watch Dogs finally getting that rumored movie treatment. Xbox servers being back from the dead. Dear Martha! Buying things too early even for early access and preorder bonus reasons. And more! GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden RingFinal Fantasy XIVSCOTTDice and FoldAstral AscentRoboQuestJONJust FFBEAUALL Elden Ring, but he did get a new controller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elden Ring fans are having a pretty good week, if not a hard week. :) Oh, and that means we are all playing Elden Ring again, including Scott. (With mixed results.) FF14 is about to have a big week themselves. Let's talk about it. Steam getting a recording mode. How many of your games are just setting on the shelf? Why people are playing that stupid Banana game. LoL gets all Vampirey and Survivory. WoW SoD phase 4 hitting soon. Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Amazon TV's. Capcom is remaking Dead Rising and we are stoked. Dear Martha, calls, texts and more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden Ring and DLCSCOTTWayfinderDice and FoldArmored Core 6JONFinal Fantasy 14 prep for Dawntrail tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo is making a Zelda game where you play as Zelda?? Awesome. But shouldn't they call it The Legend of Link? Also, the rest of the Nintendo Direct. Oh and welcome to Elden Ring DLC week. You all know what you have to do. Plus Dear Martha, Nvida overtaking Microsoft in the World's Most Valuable Company wars, and Sony ending their rewards program. Your texts and more too!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDElden RingSCOTTWayfinderDeath Must DieEnshroudedJONDragon AgeDawntrail FFXIV prep continues!BEAUFarthest Frontier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A massive look at the massive list of games talked about at Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase, PC Gaming, and Ubisoft Forward. We break down our most anticipated, and how this "non-E3" time of year stacks up to the years of yore. Plus all the usual stuff. Come for the games, stay for the Lake Runs! GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTMinishoot AdventureSKALD: Against the Black PrioryThe new SP model from Ambernic, thx to Brian Dunaway!JONMetal Slug Tactics DemoElden Ring prepping for the DLCFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUDOOM Eternal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Scott Jon and Beau as they see what this year's Games Fest has to offer. Full commentary here. If you prefer the video version, we will link to that as well below!Video: https://youtube.com/live/tKJEliODsOk?feature=share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony had a big State of Play, and we dissect it game by game. Plus, Black Ops 6 going day and date on GamePass. Playstation explaining the difference between their single player and multiplayer games on PC release schedule. We look at why Steam libraries will die with their owners. Riot has a price package that is a real riot. Dear Martha, and a text about being a late gamer on purpose. Plus loads more!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTThe Rogue Prince of PersiaArchaeogemDarkest Dungeon IIRailboundAssassin's Creed OdysseyJONDuck Detective: The Secret SalamiFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUHeroes of the StormFabledomWoW SoD addons game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new study saying we are less interested in deep strategy games. Let's dig through that a bit and see what makes sense. Also, we played a load of games. (see below for more.) MS trying to buy valve rumors is horse poop. Arrowhead saw a big change this week, all in service to players according to the CEO. Fortnite is getting all kinds of Fallout stuff, and possible Mad Max stuff, maybe even today. Your emails and texts and lost more on today's CORE podcast!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTRise of The Tomb RaiderArctic EggsStarted FabledomJONFinal Fantasy XIVBEAUMullet Mad Jack finished!WoW SoD, SC2, played some Heroes of the StormGot phished! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have some cool giveaways today, so get ready for that! Also, Dear Martha tackles gaming controversy. Plus Square is going full multi-platform, Tomb Raider is coming to TV, Assassin's Creed Shadows officially coming this year. Capcom is working on a remake of RE1 again. Sony did the thing we all thought they did with Helldivers 2. Frustrated devs on Steam, and your texts and emails and more!GAMES PLAYEDSCOTTInstruments of DestructionGenopanicAnimal Well(More F4, Diablo IV, Rotwood, Farm Together 2, and Cyberpunk)JONVampire Survivors - Operation Guns DLCDiablo IV - Loot 2.0 againAnimal WellBEAURotwoodMullet MadjackTerra Nil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These layoffs and closures at Microsoft, affecting studios like Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The silence from Phil Spencer raises questions about the future of AAA gaming and highlights the negative impacts of industry consolidation, a topic that Ybarra has also commented on, albeit controversially. Helldivers 2 drama ends, kind of, and new inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame. The upcoming Rogue-Like DLC for Wildermyth and the discontinuation of sharing Nintendo Switch screenshots to Twitter. Your texts too! GAMES WE PLAYEDSCOTTV Rising 1.0Farm Together 2Rusty's RetirementMore fallout 4JONCyberPunk 2077Animal WellBEAUHades 2Manor LordsWoW, BG3, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some quick early thoughts about this messy mess we call the gaming industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Las Vegas happened and there were rad arcade games there. Also DnD sessions with newcomers. Jon airs his thoughts on the potential demise of console gaming despite minimal research. New PSN requirements for Helldivers 2 and Todd Howard's comments on speeding up the release of major Bethesda titles. Listener emails and texts and more!GAMES WE PLAYEDSCOTTFallout 4Monster TrainDelta emulation on the roadFeed The KrakenJONStellar BladeA little Fallout 4CyberPunk 2077Pokemon LeafGreen on DeltaBEAUManor LordWoW SoDBG3 Multiplayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where did that beard go? Also, people should use Delta. The one on your phones. :) Should Bethesda get a pass for bugs 8 years on? Dear Martha is back! Blizzcon is NOT happening this year. Xbox is making a branded Quest VR unit. Yoshi P is done with dark fantasy. Samus almost made it into Fortnite. Calls, emails and more!Use code COREGAMING to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/coregaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So it turns out Fallout on TV is rad, and we have lots of thoughts, with ZERO spoilers. As a result, some of us delved back into Fallout 4 and 76 with a weird twist. Also, confirmed leaks about PS5 Pro specs and PlayStation's new PC trophy feature this week. Todd Howard says "no dates" on Fallout 5. Hades 2 had a big test. Golden Axe gets animated at Comedy Central. Heist 2 is here to make us happy. Your texts too! And some calls on the other side.GAMES THIS WEEK:SCOTTAll the Fallouts, especially 76Final Fantasy 14Buckshot RouletteJONSpell RogueBalatroNeiR ReplicantBEAUNo Rest For The WickedStarcraft 2WoW SoD BG3 Multiplayer Run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to discuss and none of it has to do with girls faces. Time to highlight BAFTA Awards Winners, the Fallout TV show's critical acclaim, and Microsoft/Blizzard's new deal with Netease, despite previous breakdowns. We hit on the absence of Dead Space 2 Remake and the reasons why, the pricey Ubisoft SW game, and Microsoft/Xbox's progress on their next console. Seems like that thing is full steam ahead. Listener emails and texts, including recommendations for Blood Bowl 3 and excitement over Slay the Spire 2's announcement. And more! (Dear Martha too!)GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEKSCOTTDead Island 2Final Fantasy 14Spell RogueBalatroHotwheels 2JONNieR ReplicantFortniteGranblue Fantasy: RelinkBalatroBEAUWorld of Warcraft phase 3- Scored Sul'Thraze the Lasher on day 2- Sunken Temple- Much more WoW biz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to do with a Sonic balloon. The dominance of older games in recent research is a little eyeopening, raising questions on innovation and project impacts. "Dear Martha" delves into gamer drama, while BAFTA polls honor Lara Croft. Notable points about System Shock remake update and some other side news. Plus, emails and texts!WHAT WE PLAYED:SCOTT GAMESDarksidersDarksiders IISongs of ConquestAFK JourneyJON GAMESMore No Man's Sky, Baldur's Gate 3, WWE 2K24, and Helldivers 2Dragons Dogma 2Final Fantasy XIV's XVI eventLegend of Korra in FortniteBEAU GAMESSolo Adventures in HearthstoneShogun ShowdownSpellRogueFights in Tight SpacesGriftlands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole world seems to be playing Dragon's Dogma 2, but not us. Wonder what's up with that! Also, we've a discussion about Phil Spencer's concerns regarding the gaming industry growth and Xbox's strategy shift. Interesting stuff. Other news includes Stardew Valley's revived success, Take 2 acquiring Gearbox, and Relic becoming independent again. Emails clarifying male anatomy terms and a text suggesting a new co-op game, "Plate Up!", and a giveaway of a Mobius Gaming Laptop from DogHouse Systems! SCOTT PLAYEDLightyear FrontierDying Light 2: Stay HumanSerious start to Crusader Kings IIIThe System Shock remakeAnd some usuals.JON PLAYEDBaldur's Gate 3No Man's Sky new updateBEAU PLAYEDStarcraft 2 Coop commandersWoW ClassicHL2 in VR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft unveiled an AI-driven virtual assistant, offering visual and audio features. And it kinda sucks. Scott explored "Lightyear Frontier" and "Enslaved: Odyssey to the West," while Jon enjoyed "Civilization VI" and "Baldur's Gate 3." Beau made progress in "Like A Dragon" and tried "Timberborn" and "Plunderstorm." Blizzard's WoW Battle Royale mode, BG3 news, and Stardew Valley's record-breaking update. Also, Margot Robbie plans a Sims movie, while Nvidia predicts AI-generated games within a decade. Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYRavenswatchSCOTT PLAYEDLightyear Frontier (Gamepass, Steam)Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (Steam)Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Steam...insanely on sale)(more BORE Blasters...so hooked...and other stuff from last couple weeks)JON PLAYEDCiv 6Baldur's Gate 3BEAU PLAYEDPlunderstorm (wow)Classic WoWTiberbornLike a Dragon Infinite Wealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CORE: The woes of moving house. Scott got a Playstation Portal and is excited about several games including Unicorn Overlord and Granblue Fantasy Relink as a result. Jon has been busy moving but has also been playing WWE 2K24 and building FROG Wreslting 2.0. Beau has been playing WoW, FF7 Remake/Rebirth, and Spider-Man 2. We get breaking news about a PS5 Pro rumor. In the news, the controversy surrounding the recent release of STAR WARS™: Battlefront Classic Collection, the surprising success of Sea of Thieves pre-orders on PS5, and the announcement of Summer Games Fest. They also discuss the passing of Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The episode ends with a listener-submitted dad joke and some calls and stuff!SCOTT GAMESThe Playstation PortalUnicorn OverlordGranblue Fantasy RelinkBORE BlastersHonkai Star RailJON GAMESWWE 2k4BEAU GAMESWoW SoDFF 7 RemakeFF 7 RebirthSpider-Man 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Microsoft Partner Game Stream revealed several new games including Unknown 9: The Awakening, a magical adventure set in India, and Alters: All By Myselves, a creepy survival game. Existing franchises like Final Fantasy 14 and Stalker are getting new content or remasters. The stream also showed footage from upcoming games like Frostpunk 2 and a Persona 3 remake. The crew discusses what they've been playing this week, including Scott's retro trip on GBA and where that led him into Anime game town. Beau's adventures in FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2, as well as wow. Other news includes the addition of mechs to Helldivers, a new Fallout trailer, and Ghosts of Tsushima coming to PC. Plus your calls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's DUNE II week, and we are excited! Sony and EA are the latest to impose some fairly hefty layoffs and we spend some time talking about the games that got hit along with the people. Plus what some smaller studios are planning to do. Theres more to talk about with Helldivers II and what might be next. Plus, Jon has an answer to the Balatro controversy. The games we played, plus Epic hackers, GameScent and Inkbound nearly cooked! Emails and texts and more!SHARED PLAYHelldivers IISCOTT PLAYEDTales of AriseRegency Solitaire IIMore No Man's Sky, Balatro, and AC: Black FlagJON PLAYEDBalatroDark Forces RemasterQuickies: Pacific Drive, No Man's Sky, & Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorBEAU PLAYEDLast EpochWoW SoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debate on Sonic vs. Mario for kids' toys. A LOAD of games we played (see below). CORE Crush - Co-Op Edition this week! Other news covers the surprise launch of Dead Island 2 on Game Pass, Elden Ring DLC details, the release of the first Borderlands trailer, and Enshrouded reaching 2 million in sales. Texts, voice mails and more!SHARED GAMESHelldivers IILast EpochBalatroSCOTT GAMESGeometry SurvivorsNo Man's SkyJON GAMESWWE2k3 and Frog WrestlingDeep Rock Galactic: SurvivorBEAU GAMESWoW SoD Phase 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is expanding its gaming reach by releasing four Xbox titles on other platforms, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Furthermore, Diablo 4 will join Game Pass on March 28, marking the beginning of Activision Blizzard games on the service. Microsoft emphasized the need to evolve for long-term success, reassuring the commitment to Xbox hardware. We talk about it. The show's break features a Valentine's Day-themed game, "CORE Crush." Other news includes Sony following Microsoft in cross-platform game releases and Diablo's $30 portal pack. Nvidia briefly became the world's third-largest company, and the FCC bans AI voice generation in robocalls. The episode concludes with listener correspondence discussing Palworld's automation element. And more!SHARED PLAYDeep Rock Galactic: SurvivorSCOTT PLAYALL the Unreal TournamentsWH40K: DarktideThe Mobius MachineBlack SkylandsBEAU PLAYHelldivers 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To start, elite controller takes more damage than a toe when dropped on a hard floor. Darktide and the Tribes III demo were great for all of us. Scott played Unreal Tournament 99 and Hellcard. Jon played Rotwood, Star Trucker, and Lightyear Frontier. Beau explores Stormgate's open beta demo, prompting a return to Starcraft 2 co-op commanders amidst the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Phase 2 launch. Rumors of Microsoft Xbox going 3rd Party, a unique Baldur's Gate 3 completion by Proxy Gate Tactician, Disney investing $1.5 billion into Epic for a "persistent universe," and Tencent reportedly developing an Elden Ring mobile game akin to Genshin Impact. Core-Spondence promising an intriguing voice mail on the history of dead presidents in office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest Sony State of Play, notable announcements include a Metal Gear-like game from Kojima called PHYSINT, a bizarre trailer for Death Stranding 2 featuring puppets and guitar battles, and the stealth launch of Silent Hill: The Short Message, described as a short experimental free-to-play game introducing newcomers to the Silent Hill universe. A remake of Until Dawn for PS5 using Unreal Engine 5 was revealed, and Team Ninja's Rise of The Ronin received a more in-depth look. Other highlights include Metro Awakening VR for PSVR2 and Ken Levine's new game JUDAS, which carries a Bioshock vibe. News about The Suicide Squad, World of Warcraft Classic's GDKP ban in Phase 2 of SoD, the cancellation of Deus Ex by Embracer Group, and the upcoming Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor on February 14th. And your feedback!GAMES WE PLAYED TOGETHER:More Sea of Thieves!Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthGAMES SCOTT PLAYED:Lil' GuardsmanMonster Sanctuary)Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney TrilogyAnd more Forbidden WestGAMES JON PLAYED: Boxes: Lost FragmentsBlazBlue Entropy Effect FROG Wrestling returned yesterday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Massive layoffs hit the industry, affecting Riot Games and ABK post-Microsoft merger. Notable departures include Mike Ybarra and Adham, with Blizzard canceling a survival game and outsourcing customer service. Concerns arise about Blizzcon's future. The Palworld vs. Pokemon debate unfolds, with accusations of imitation and AI stuff. Scott explores Forbidden West and Timberborn, Jon finishes Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Beau engages in TTRPG "Order & Defiance" and ENSHROUDED. Calls and emails and texts too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GTA 6 is now the second-most viewed game trailer on Youtube. Meanwhile, the Microsoft Developer_Direct '24 event unveiled exciting updates, including Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed coming in the fall, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II arriving on May 21st, Square-Enix's Visions of Mana (first new game in 15 years) in the Summer, Oxide's ARA History Untold with mechs and crafting in Fall 2024, and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set for 2024. Other notable mentions include Diablo IV season 3 details and concerns about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Voice mails and texts too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How games positively impact work and life patterns, especially Shapez. We played Deep Rock Galactic, with Scott immersed in Horizon Zero Dawn and ChillQuarium. Jon explores Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy X, and Sea of Stars, while Beau tries out MythForce and delves into VR with Dungeons of Eternity. "Dear Martha: This Day in Gaming History" and highlights news like Brian Cox narrating Tekken's story and updates on Final Fantasy XIV's Dawntrail Expansion. The new PS5 controller version and Season 2 casting for The Last of Us. Insights from a listener about Steam's private games functionality and a gameplay leak for Wolverine, along with a science question! And loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Square-Enix's plan to implement "aggressive use of AI" in 2024. We have thoughts. Square-Enix's lack of details in their announcements is a problem. Games we played this week were: Shapez, Horizon Zero Dawn, Slay the Princess, Red Dead Redemption II, WoW and Shadows of Doubt in VR. The "Dear Martha Reddit Review" segment explores a breakup over a favorite game insult. Other news includes a 13-year-old beating Tetris, Mickey Mouse going public domain for a horror game, Jack Black voicing Minecraft Steve, Guardians of the Galaxy free on Epic Games, a Heroes of the Storm remake mod, and a City of Heroes private server receiving an official license. Shoutout to a creator, Michael Betts, for his game "Tower Song"!! Emails and calls too!GAMES WE PLAYED THIS WEEK:SCOTTShapez (complete obsession now, cant stop wont stop)Horizon Zero Dawn (yeah, you heard me)(just started Pizza Tower)JON: Slay the Princess - Finished itRed Dead Redemption IIStacklandsQuickies: Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy X, Yakuza: Like a DragonBEAUWoW SoD continuesShadows of DoubtVR: Dungeons of Eternity with Crofton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well what do we have here? Our year-end MASSIVE round up of the best games of the year, including a load of categories you won't find anywhere else. Check the RSS feed or Patreon for a FULL text list of the games we covered. Can you guess our number one? Listen and find out!Group Category #1 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024: Scott: Space Marine II Shapez 2 Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Jon: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Dragon's Dogma II (Honorable Mention: Hades 2) Beau: Like A Dragon 2: Infinite Wealth Hades 2? FF7 RebirthGroup Category #2 - Biggest Surprises of 2023: Scott: Robocop Death Must Die The Finals Lethal Company Rogue Trader Jon: Remnant 2 RoboCop: Rogue City Bang on Balls Death Must Die House Flipper 2 Beau: WoW SoD Dead Space Remake was actually really good AR is better than you think (Quest 3 is awesome) M$ actually bought ABK WoW SoDGroup Category #3 - Best Non-2023 Games of 2023: Scott: Mark of The Ninja GW2 WoW: Dragonflight Jon: World of Warcraft - Retail, Classic, & Hardcore Octopath Traveler Transformers: War for Cybertron Beau: Yakuza: Like A Dragon Darktide StacklandsThe CORE Crew's Top 5 Games of the Year: Scott: BG3 Phantom Liberty (yes it counts) Starfield Sea of Stars Diablo IV Jon: Baldur's Gate 3 CyberPunk 2077 w/ Phantom Liberty Final Fantasy XVI Resident Evil 4 Remake Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Beau: Baldur's Gate 3 Dead Space Remake Like A Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name Wartales Diablo 4CORE's 2023 GAME OF THE YEAR: Baldur's Gate 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steam Year in Review highlights gaming experiences, shared by Scott, Jon, and Beau. And we played The Finals, Lethal Company, and House Flipper 2 together. Scott played Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and An Arcade full of Cats. Jon delves into Bang on Balls, Death Must Die, WWE 2K23, and Fortnite. Beau conquers WoW SoD BFD, VR adventures, BG3, and Diablo 4 winter event. Dear Martha: Steam Reviews! Other News: Bobby Kotick's departure, Insomniac's leaks, Steam's profile game hiding, and Sony's 50m PS5 sales success. Oh and the WoW 2024 roadmap is out and it's kinda great. Your calls and more!SHARED PLAY:The FinalsLethal CompanyHouse Flipper 2SCOTT GAMES:Warhammer 40k: Rogue TraderAn Arcade Full of CatsJON GAMES:Bang on BallsDeath Must DieWWE 2K23FortniteBEAU GAMES:WoW SoD BFDVR: Asgard's Wrath 2VR: Arizone Sunshine 2VR: Lego Brick TalesBG3 Multiplayer ContinuedD4 Winter Event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old gaming pleasures when your sick! Plus we do a Disco Elysium contest today! The big Day Before mess. The aftermath drama of the Game Awards. Twitch getting into and then out of the boobies game. E3 is dead...for real this time. Dyson Sphere just got a HUGE patch. And here are the games we played this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the announcements, all the reveals, and all the commentary you can stand from the CORE crew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our ongoing World of Warcraft adventures, Guild Wars 2, Wildermyth, and StarCraft 2 campaigns. Upcoming game news, such as a massive Baldur's Gate 3 patch and Remnant 2 on Game Pass. Netflix gaming acquiring the GTA Trilogy and briefly touch on Fallout coming to Prime. Listener email praising Warcraft Rumble's early gameplay but expressing frustration with the difficulty spike at level 50, raising concerns about the impact of microtransactions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to CORE, where we could do the Konami Code in our sleep. Scott Johnson, Beau Schwartz, and Jon Jagger here. Playing a clip about microtransactions from an ex-Blizz guy sets the tone. The main topic is yet to be revealed, but our week in gaming features an abundance of World of Warcraft, with Scott hitting new levels and Jon exploring new features. Scott enjoys Lil Gator Game and Wildfrost on Steam, while Jon dives into Super Mario RPG on Switch and Death Must Die. Beau covers Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, The Expanse, Sun Wukong in Ravenswatch, and Starcraft 2. The break teases news like Valve's Half-Life retrospective and Walking Dead Destinies hitting Xbox bestsellers. Space Marine 2 is delayed, and Eminem is coming to Fortnite. Core-respondence includes an email confirming Beau's insight and a text about scary games, mentioning Martian Gothic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Steam Deck 2.0 is a hot topic today. The main discussion revolves around Game Awards nominations like Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Spiderman 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Wonder, and Tears of The Kingdom. Our gaming week features WoW discussions, including a creative solution for Jon's night-time gaming issue. Scott delves into Diablo IV and Backpack Hero on Steam, while Jon shares WWE 2K23 highlights and a Nintendo Switch mystery game. Beau recaps a hardcore WoW Saturday and achievements in Diablo 4 and Like a Dragon Gaiden. Also there's news on Greg and Scott's Word on the Street debut, Baldur's Gate 3's physical edition, Dungeon Keeper 1's KeeperFX mod release after 15 years, Darktide's update, and Samwise Didier's retirement. A call about Inkbound's removal of micro-transactions and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Street doing something exciting! We spill some beans. How were our BlizzCon predictions? We find out. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight and Classic, Diablo IV, and Robocop. Scott high lights the indie game Ooblets. Jon shares experiences with Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Powerwash Simulator, and previews Free-Per View 3 in FROG Wrestling. Beau talks about hardcore WoW, "For the King 2," and other games. "Dear Martha: Steam Reviews" segment, featuring a steamy review for Milfy City - Final Edition. Other news includes GTA VI's announcement, Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie, Valve's privacy update, and SteamDeck's OLED release. Texts and a call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blizzcon 2023 Opener with the CORE crew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BlizzCon 2023 predictions, including topics like WoW, Overwatch, Diablo IV, and potential new releases. This week's games, like Phasmophobia and RoboCop: Rogue City. Greg Street's new studio, Bungie layoffs and delays, Microsoft's ban on third-party controllers, and more. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode opens with a teaser about "ghostbeef" and the unveiling of Lilith statue names. The controversy surrounding "Cities: Skylines 2," as it's receiving mixed reviews due to its work-in-progress nature. The hosts discuss the merits of early reviews versus player feedback. In the "Our Week in Gaming" segment, titles like "Return of the Obra Dinn," "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," and "Diablo 4 S2 Season of Blood." The episode also mentions other news topics, such as the release of "Alan Wake 2," the status of "Squardon 42," and updates in "Heroes of the Storm." Additionally, there's news about "Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest London," a Marvel-Hasbro partnership for MTG cards, Twitch's rule changes, and more. Voice mails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So which do we nab this week? "Super Mario Wonder" or "Spider-man 2"? We delve into the Microsoft ABK merger news. They highlight key points, including Kot-Dick's departure, Phil's plans for old IPs, and the delay of ABK games on GamePass. The hosts also share their recent gaming experiences, covering titles like CyberPunk 2077, Forgive Me Father 2, and Diablo IV. The episode includes a "Dear Martha Gameshow" segment and a listener's email about a new genre of multitasking games. Additionally, there's a heated discussion about Tim Hortons coffee. For reasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game developers will be required to use two-factor authentication to update games on Steam starting October 24, 2023. This is to prevent malicious updates.Other news: John Riccitiello resigned as CEO of Unity Software. Diablo IV's second season is well-received. Sony unveiled a smaller, redesigned PS5 with a price hike. Meta Quest 3 launches on October 13, 2023.This week on Shared Play: Cyberpunk 2077, RAGE 2, and Darktide. Voicemails: More about Star Citizen and the way people talk in CP2077. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CORE, we discuss a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project by Anonymous Content, share their gaming experiences with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, and various other titles. They touch on Diablo IV coming to Steam, Naughty Dog layoffs, and Animal Crossing's Lego adaptation. A listener email raises questions about the $600 million development cost of Star Citizen, emphasizing the need to focus on real issues rather than the money spent. And MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyberpunk 2077 has made a remarkable turnaround since its disastrous launch in 2020. The game has been patched and updated extensively, and it is now playing well on all platforms. As a result, the game has seen a huge surge in concurrent players, and it is now receiving 9's and 10's reviews from critics and gamers alike.The Core Crew discusses the game's turnaround and why it's worth playing now. They also discuss other news from the gaming industry, such as the departure of Sony chief Jim Ryan, the return of Chris Metzen to Blizzard, and the wave of layoffs around the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xbox/Microsoft accidentally leaking a lot of information, including new console and controller designs, a courted Nintendo acquisition, and underestimating the value of Baldur's Gate 3. We played: Starfield, DOOM 2016, Persona 5 Royal, Mortal Kombat 1, Frog Wrestling, Cyberpunk 2077, Portal 2 VR Mod, and Farthest Frontier. Dear Martha! Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 looking really rough, Netherrealm promising fixes, the good Baldur's Gate 3 memey song by Tom Cardy, Final Fantasy XIV getting official TTRPG books, Dead Space Co-Creator Glen Schofield leaving the new studio he helped form to make Callisto Protocol, Bluey the video game launching November 17, and Sea of Thieves adding private servers. Emails and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.